Mikhail Volkenshtein

Soviet biophysicist
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Mikhail Volkenshtein

Summary

Mikhail Volkenshtein is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on +1912-10-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on +1992-02-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a biophysicist[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mikhail Volkenshtein's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein was born on +1912-10-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein died on +1992-02-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein died on +1992-02-16T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein is buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[11].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein's father was Vladimir Volkenshteyn[12].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein was married to Nadezhda Volpin[13].
  • A child of Mikhail Volkenshtein was Vladimir Alenikov[14].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[16].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein held citizenship in Soviet Union[17].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein held citizenship in Russia[18].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein's professions included biophysicist[6].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein worked as a physicist[7].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein's field of work was biophysics[19].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein was employed by Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology[20].
  • Among Mikhail Volkenshtein's employers was Lomonosov Moscow State University[21].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[22].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein was educated at MSU Faculty of Physics[23].
  • A notable student of Mikhail Volkenshtein was Tatyana Birshteyn[24].
  • A notable student of Mikhail Volkenshtein was Maksim Frank-Kamenetskii[25].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein received the Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[26].
  • Mikhail Volkenshtein received the Order of the Badge of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Mikhail Volkenshtein's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on +1912-10-10T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Vladimir Volkenshteyn[12].

Education

Mikhail Volkenshtein's education included a stint at MSU Faculty of Physics[23]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biophysicist[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8]. Mikhail Volkenshtein's field of work was biophysics[19]. Employers include Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology[20], a national research university[29], in Russia[30], founded in 1946[31], headquartered in Dolgoprudny[32]; Lomonosov Moscow State University[21], a public university[33], in Russia[34], founded in 1755[35], headquartered in Moscow[36]; and Saint Petersburg State University[22], a public university[37], in Russia[38], founded in 1724[39], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[40]. Notable students include Tatyana Birshteyn[24], a physicist[41], 1928–2022[42], of Soviet Union[43], awarded the L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science[44], specialised in polymer physics[45] and Maksim Frank-Kamenetskii[25], a biologist[46], b. 1941[47], of Russia[48], specialised in biophysics[49]. Doctoral students include Tatyana Birshteyn[50], a physicist[51], 1928–2022[52], of Soviet Union[53], awarded the L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science[54], specialised in polymer physics[55] and Oleg Ptitsyn[56], a biophysicist[57], 1929–1999[58], of Soviet Union[59], awarded the Order of the Badge of Honour[60], specialised in macromolecular physics[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[26], a class of award[62]; Order of the Badge of Honour[27], a socialist order of merit[63], in Soviet Union[64], founded in 1935[65]; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[66], a medallion[67], in Soviet Union[68], founded in 1945[69]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[70], a socialist order of merit[71], in Soviet Union[72], founded in 1928[73]; and Jubilee Medal Medal "In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad"[74], a jubilee medal[75], in Soviet Union[76], founded in 1957[77].

Personal Life

Mikhail Volkenshtein was married to Nadezhda Volpin[13]. A child of him was Vladimir Alenikov[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1992-02-18T00:00:00Z[5] and +1992-02-16T00:00:00Z[10]. Mikhail Volkenshtein passed away in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Mikhail Volkenshtein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78]

His notable doctoral advisees include Tatyana Birshteyn[79], a physicist[80], 1928–2022[81], of Soviet Union[82], awarded the L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science[83], specialised in polymer physics[84].

FAQs

Where was Mikhail Volkenshtein born?

Mikhail Volkenshtein's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Mikhail Volkenshtein die?

Mikhail Volkenshtein passed away in Moscow[4].

Who were Mikhail Volkenshtein's parents?

Mikhail Volkenshtein's father was Vladimir Volkenshteyn[12].

Who was Mikhail Volkenshtein married to?

Mikhail Volkenshtein's spouses include Nadezhda Volpin[13].

What did Mikhail Volkenshtein do for work?

Mikhail Volkenshtein worked as biophysicist[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Mikhail Volkenshtein go to school?

Mikhail Volkenshtein was educated at MSU Faculty of Physics[23].

What awards did Mikhail Volkenshtein receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[26], Order of the Badge of Honour[27], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[66], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[70].

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